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CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES Baldwin
Downtown/ South Baldwin
1010 Indiana St.
Sat
Opening at 8 a.m. Excellent girls’ clothing (newborn–5T), maternity tops, size 14 pants, play gym, twin mattresses, oak hutch, extra-large ski tube, strollers, car seat and miscellaneous items.
1019 7th St. S
Sat, Sun
Tools (air electric autobody woodworking), toolboxes, heaters, fans, shelves, CocaCola picture and items, Route 66 items, Nutri Bullet, household items. Questions? Call, text 785-551-1722
1102 Dearborn St.
Fri, Sat
Circus books, circus posters with local towns and dates on them, frame pictures, old records of circus music. good trash containers. Some collector dishes, and other collectibles. And just plain old garage sale items. Flower pots,and nice summer starter plants. To much to list.
1114 Dearborn St.
Fri, Sat Cashless
Multi-family, Women’s clothes(xl+), beauty products, household items, yarn/craft, kids items, baby items, toys, furniture pieces (table, wardrobe, etc), fishing kayak, outdoor tools, Montessori bedframe
1307 9th St.
Fri, Sat Cashless
Home goods, decorations, and a lot of surprises
1419 8th St.
Fri, Sat
Antique and Vintage dealers moving booth stock and other items. Pottery, glass ware, signs (no oil or gas) advertising and daily use home items and other misc. stuff. No early visits or sales 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fri & Sat
233 Lincoln St.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless
Toy! Games! Clothes! Sports gear! Kitchen things! Books! Knick knacks galore! New stuff put out each day! The more you buy, the cheaper things get.
504 9th St .
Fri, Sat Cashless
Household, kitchen, collectibles, Casio AP-260 digital piano, Bissell Spinwave, books, movies, Star Wars toys, and much more. All clean and usable items!
603 Ames St.
Sat Cashless Baked goods & lemonade sale for our youth cheerleaders to offset program fees for their fall season!
604 High St.
(Garage in Alley)
Sat, Sun Cashless Bikes, tools, tvs, fishing stuff, electronics, vintage cameras and projectors, flowers pots, kitchenware, vintage
National Geographics, rugs, paintball guns cd’s, something for everyone.
815 Baker St.
Fri, Sat
Lots of vintage/antique small items, old framed prints, glassware, vintage wood furniture, metal outdoor chaise loungers w/new cushions, farmhouse items. Several boxes of free items. Hours are 8am-1pm Friday and Saturday. Cash only.
821 Chapel St.
Fri, Sat Cashless
A hodgepodge of girls toys, clothing, decor, craft supplies, games, books, and a clearance sale for craft/ jewelry small business.
910 Dearborn St.
Sat
Flat-bottom boat, hunting equipment, plants, pots, hangers, baskets, used lumber, kitchen items, glassware, small room humidifier and much more.
911 King St.
Fri, Sat
Cashless Furniture, large frames, bicycle tools, plus lots more
919 High St.
Sat
Furniture, home goods & decor, standing tool chest, small electronics, adult bikes, exercise equipment, & misc items.
919 Indiana St.
Fri, Sat Cashless Fishing rods, reels and tackle. Collectibles, galvanized tubs/buckets, yard & garden art, vintage kitchen canisters, pocket knives, granite ware coffee pots, much much more!
920 Indiana St.
Fri, Sat Cashless Games, puzzles, toys, glassware, kitchen items, shoe rack, gas cans, drum set, houseplants, and much more.
BC Library
800 7th St.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless
Annual Friends of the Library book sale! Adult and children hardcover and paperback books. Music, movie and book DVDs, puzzles & games, vintage & classic, fiction & nonfiction, lots of everything!
East
Baldwin
111 Hillside Dr. Fri, Sat Toys, board games, puzzles, children’s clothing, small appliances, tools, tool cabinet, bedding, girls bicycle
113 Hillside Dr. Sat
Children’s toys, silver plate items, Christmas nutcrackers, patio swing, decorative items, old tools, etc.
A Note to Our Readers
You may have noticed a brief interruption in your The Maple Weekly delivery. Due to an unexpected shipping issue, our May 18 issue unfortunately did not make it to mailboxes as planned. We also did not publish during Memorial Day week, creating a longer gap than usual between issues, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption.
This week’s edition is also arriving on a special Thursday schedule to coincide with our Citywide Garage Sale issue. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked through a few scheduling changes.
Beginning Monday, June 8, The Maple Weekly will return to its regular publication schedule each Monday. Thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to be part of your community.
— Jenni Fish & The Maple Weekly Team
New Life Assembly
118 5th St.
Fri, Sat
We are having a garage sale featuring camping gear, collectibles, household goods, home décor, tools, clothing and many other Misc items.
1934 N. 250th Rd.
Sat Cashless
Patio furniture, Pottery Barn decor, new Anderson windows, tons of girl clothes NB-6, baby and kid toys and nursery items, women’s clothes (several pieces with tags), something for everyone!
200 Hillside Dr.
Fri, Sat Cashless
Stop by our Grad Sale today!
You’ll find a wide range of women’s clothing (all sizes, lots of name brands), baby girl and gender-neutral baby items, and an Uppababy stroller. Plus men’s clothing, home décor, board games, cosmetics, accessories, and household items.
204 Hillside Dr.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless Multi Family, Clothes, Tools, Home Decor, Appliances, Furniture etc!
209 Hillside Dr.
Fri, Sat
Clothing, stuffed animals, knickknacks and toys.
212 Dearborn
Sat
Christmas, crafts, fabric, and many treasures from 65 years of marriage.
213 Hillside Dr
Fri, Sat, Sun
Lots of motorcycle gear, ( clothes, helmets, bags. Misc items
228 Elm St.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless Housewares, Home Décor & Misc. Items
314 Santa Fe Dr.
Fri, Sat
21” road bike, Whirlpool dryer, microwave, 24” TV, John Deere propane heater, snowblower, pop-up soccer goal, walking lawn sprinkler, grandfather clock, bedside lamps, sewing machine, gravity chair, golf clubs and bag, 7’ Christmas tree.
318 2nd St.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Multi-family sale featuring a midcentury china hutch, porcelain pitchers, antique doll stroller, antique dolls and doll parts, oak table, dresser with mirror, wooden picture frames, baskets, bedding, household items, hardware, tools, old electronics and electronic cords, men’s and women’s clothing, athletic wear, coats, jackets, costumes, books, DVDs, brandname shoes (Nike, Under Armour, Vans, New Balance), golf clubs, golf balls, candle-making supplies and holiday decorations.
419 1st St.
Fri, Sat
Garage Sale Friday June 5 from 8am-3pm and Saturday June 6 from 8am-Noon at 419 1st Street. Dresser, Train table, toys, books, boys and girls clothes, and much more.
503 Sibley Cr
Fri Cashless
Tons of kids clothing 6 & up, bikes, furniture, sporting equipment, games, books, hunting clothing, tools, fishing lures, bedding, shoes, kids cot, dishes, lots of toys, men’s and women’s clothing, baskets, storage containers , luggage, decor, lots more at very affordable prices!
Open Friday 7am-all day. Saturday and Sunday will depend on sports schedules.
518 1st St.
Fri
Cashless
Plants, Hotwheels, garden wagon, ozark handmade baskets, toys, men’s bicycle, violin, radar gun, rock specimens
FireTree Neighborhood
1002 Firetree Ave
Fri, Sat
Cashless
Men and women’s clothing, handbags and shoes. Most items $1-5 each, bundling options. Venmo and PayPal accepted.
1016 Kathy’s Ct.
Fri, Sat
Cashless Lawn mower, snow blower, baby items, kids toys, exercise bike, walker, and more!
1017 Bluestem Dr.
Sat
Like-new kayak, dual-fuel generator, Skil outdoor equipment, circular saw, nail guns, air compressor, antique head/footboard, round table, small table/2 chairs
1017 Kathy’s Ct.
Sat
Household items, living room furniture, misc items. Two households becoming one!
1019 Firetree Ave.
Fri, Sat
Cashless Craft items, jewelry, kitchen utensils, bookcases, elliptical machine, wooden desk, Christmas decor, school items, tools and more.
1039 Firetree Ave.
Fri, Sat Cashless
Multi Family garage sale - Fri. 7am-?, Sat. 7am-12pm, Kids through adult clothing all sizes, shoes, furniture, house decor, small appliances, kids stuff, dog house, more!
1122 Bluestem Circle
Fri
Tools, power tools, shop equipment, tool cases, and Misc items
125 Silver Leaf Ln.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless Lots of new and used items, priced to sell! Don’t like a price make an offer! We have everything including the kitchen sink!
312 Flame Way
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless
Baby items, clothes baby and adult, tvs, snowboards, cookware, motorcycle, video games, kid toys
410 Flame Way
Fri, Sat
Books, clothes, shoes, games, toys, bedding, pillows, wedding supplies, mason jars, seasonal decor, kitchen & household items & more.
416 Blaze Blvd.
Sat
Saturday only. Multi-family sale featuring nightstands, lamps, toddler bed, toys, kids’, teen and adult clothing, hanging plant baskets, farmhouse cabinet, porch benches and Misc items.
417 Blaze Blvd.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless
Huge estate sale packed with antiques, china sets, vintage clothing, primitive décor, artwork, furniture, holiday decorations, and unique treasures you won’t want to miss!
706 Firetree Ave.
Sat
Household items, glassware, games, puzzles, furniture, books, some antique doll beds, sewing machine, electric typewriter, dish sets, pots and pans and many other items.
720 Ashley Ct.
Sat
Tools, washer, dryer, tv, desk chair, lots of goodies and worth looking at!
924 Bluestem Dr.
Fri, Sat Cashless
Multi family sale! Clothes, baby gear, toys, indoor and outdoor furniture, home decor, and other FUN TREASURES!
928 Bluestem Dr.
Fri, Sat Cashless
baby/toddler girl clothes, boy clothes, women’s clothes, toys, some house furniture
North Baldwin
1004 Eagle Ridge Drive
Fri, Sat Cashless
Women’s clothing from Maurices, and Old Navy! Men’s clothing, shoes, kitchen items, purses, outdoor patio furniture, vanity mirror, jewelry, end table, and more!
114 Wesley St.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Clothes, shoes plenty of other stuff kids and teens
1209 Signal Lake Ct.
Fri, Sat
Cashless
Household items, tools, kitchen items, and clothes
1452 N 500 Rd.
Fri, Sat Cashless
Thu/Fri/Sat 8-4 Antiques, household items (kitchen, bathroom, decor, lamps, office, rugs, furniture), games, toys, books, gas grill, luggage, Christmas, Bones bike rack, childs bike, collectibles, & more!
1654 N 400 Rd.
Fri, Sat
Washing machine, plants, outdoor tables, yard art, golf chair, Mongoose bike, fishing items, baseball cards and Misc. Cash only.
408 Elk Ridge Dr.
Sat, Sun
Cashless
TONS of women’s large/x-large clothes and shoes, tween/teen clothes, Misc household items, deep freezer, sports gear, decor, elliptical
604 Parkside Ct.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cashless
Home goods, decor, tools, linens, bedding, clothing, baby items, toys.
807 Deer Ridge Ct.
Signal Ridge Villas
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless Lots of furniture, kitchen accessories, decorative items and Misc items.
COMMUNITY
923 Ridge Rd.
Sat
Furniture, household items, treadmill, lamps, artwork, women’s shoes, pet clothes, women’s clothes
1016 Elm St.
Sat Cashless
Furniture, various household items, some clothes
West Baldwin
1113 Fremont St.
Fri, Sat, Sun Cashless
Multi-family garage sale.
Household items, Baby/toddler clothes and toys,Adult XL and plus size clothing for male and female, Baked goods and kool-aid
1118 Jersey St.
Sat Cashless
2016 Indian scout motorcycle, motorcycle gear, paddle boards, ladder, women’s men’s boys clothes. Decor, plant stand, pots, tools, housewares. Little bit of everything!
1124 High St.
Fri, Sat
Tons of baby girl clothing and baby supplies, baby bottles, pumps, toys, cook books, house hold, trampoline, grill, clothing, shoes, and Misc items.
1209 Summit St.
Sat
Cashless
“New Cement Mixer, Inversion Therapy Table, Industrial Drafting Table, Tschibo Espressomaker, AppleTV Box, Comics, Wall Art, Dolls, Danbury Ornaments, Martha & George Washington Bedspreads, MORE!
1217 Elm St.
Fri
“Craftsman Lawn Sweeper, Cyclone Rake, Exercise Bike, Storage Containers, Books
1301 High St.
Sat
Betty Washington Chapter, Inc Daughters of the American Revolution, NAME YOUR PRICE SALE—NO FAIR OFFER REFUSED!! Ski’s-boots, 40” x 20” television, 1920s Philco floor radio, weather radio, KIDS sleeping bags, golf bag, toys, car seats, electric trains, KU football and basketball media guides, HOUSEHOLD items,
vintage items, caste iron cookware, Ice cream maker, wooden chairs / rocker, coffee maker, fabric, books, women’s clothing including 2x & 3x, 5 X 8 rugs, SO MUCH MISC.! Maybe George Washington’s sister, Betty, will also be there!!!
1324 High St.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cashless Muti family sale. A little something for everyone.
1324 High St.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cashless
Something for everyone. Women’s clothes, tools, China hutch and much more.
1613 Elkhorn Dr.
Sat
All type of stuff to garage sale and lot more
1720 College St.
Fri, Sat
Baby items, baby clothes, women’s clothes and shoes, household items, a little bit of everything.
1805 College St.
Fri, Sat
shelfs quilt 2 twin bed canning jars large clothing men 2x woman 1x and 2x kitchen mics rugs tools households good.
203 10th St.
Sat
Take a break from shopping and join us at the Baldwin Church of Christ “under the tent” for ICE CREAM or ROOT BEER FLOATS. Starts at 10 a.m.
286 East 1500 Rd.
Fri, Sat
Cashless
Multi-family moving sale. Furniture, vintage items, household decor, kids items and so much more! Priced to sell!
316 E 900 Rd.
Sat
Cashless Antiques & Vintage items
609 10th St.
Fri, Sat, Sun
2016 Scion Tc to toys. Most items excellent condition. bikes, e-bikes scooters, hoverboards. And the kids keep showing up with more. Opening Thursday morning.
Unsold treasures? A donation semi will be ready to haul them away.
THRIFT STORE PICKUP
June 7 1:30-4 p.m.
(The Depot parking lot) in Allen Park
Please no mattresses, baby seats, or baby strollers!
HELP SAVE SPRING CREEK LAKE
Following The Maple Weekly’s May 4 cover story on the future of Spring Creek Lake, community support for preserving the lake appears to be gaining renewed momentum.
Over the past several weeks, organizers say donations, messages of encouragement and public interest surrounding the project have noticeably increased as more residents learn about ongoing efforts to repair the lake’s damaged spillway and preserve the property for future generations.
What began as a grassroots movement in 2025 eventually led to the formation of a formal City Lake Committee and drew more than 1,000 petition signatures from supporters hoping to see the lake protected.
While recent grant setbacks have slowed progress, organizers say the effort is still very much alive.
“We’ve had contributions coming in from all over,” committee member Becky McMillen shared in a recent public post. “I received a check from Nebraska and also Ohio this week. These are from people who are former residents of Baldwin City and still care about the next generation that live here now.”
The committee recently established an official donation account through Baldwin State Bank after residents began informally contributing funds toward the restoration effort. Organizers say donations will support ongoing improvements and future spillway repairs.
McMillen said she continues to dream about what could happen if even a fraction of the residents who signed the
petition contributed toward the project.
“I keep thinking or maybe dreaming about what could happen if all the over 1000 people who signed the petition to save Spring Creek Lake sent me $25; even $10,” she wrote. “Call me a dreamer, I do believe this will happen.”
Volunteers have already spent countless hours clearing overgrown trails, removing debris, reopening access points and even uncovering historic WPA-era stone steps hidden beneath vegetation and mud.
Recent local contractor estimates have also dramatically lowered expected spillway repair costs — from earlier projections in the hundreds of thousands to roughly $35,000 — making the project feel increasingly attainable to supporters.
Organizers say the lake remains an important community resource and hope continued public support can help carry the project forward.
Want to Help Save the Lake?
Donations can be made to:
Baldwin State Bank
Account Name: Save the Baldwin City Spring Lake Fund
Donations may also be mailed directly to:
Becky McMillen
1102 Dearborn Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
Organizers say all contributions will go toward ongoing restoration efforts and future spillway repairs aimed at preserving Spring Creek Lake for future generations.
EXCITING LUMBERYARD ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT!!
BC Players Youth Summer Theatre is back on for summer 2026 after initially being canceled earlier this year. Directed by Dorian Logan, the two-week day camp will take place June 8–12 and June 15–19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lumberyard Arts Center, with a public performance set for June 20 at 7 p.m. in Sullivan Square. Open to students entering grades 3–8, participants will explore all aspects of theatre production, including acting, props, costumes and set creation. Registration and details are available through the Lumberyard Arts Center.
BALDWIN CITY GAMBINO’S WINS NATIONAL PIZZA COMPETITION
by Dr. Frank Pérez
A local favorite is getting national recognition.
The Gambino’s Pizza location in Baldwin City recently took first place in a national culinary competition hosted by parent company In The Sauce Brands, earning honors for its creative Jalapeño Popper Pizza.
For Baldwin City residents, the win likely comes as no surprise.
Owners Troy and Britt Heck — featured in The Maple No. 8 last fall — have built more than a pizza restaurant. Through hard work and a strong community focus, the Heck family and staff have created one of Baldwin City’s favorite gathering spots.
The winning pizza features cream cheese sauce topped with pork, Italian sausage, jalapeños, cheese and bacon, inspired by the flavors of a classic jalapeño popper appetizer. Baldwin City’s entry was selected as one of only two winners nationwide in the company’s “Pizza Pie Fight” competition.
The Jalapeño Popper Pizza will be available through the end of July and could potentially become a permanent menu item.
For many locals, the recognition simply confirms what Baldwin City already knows: the Heck family and team work hard for the community they serve — and now the rest of the country is noticing too.
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SULLIVAN SQUARE RECEIVES NEW SOD AS RESTORATION PROJECT BEGINS
Visitors to Sullivan Square may notice some changes taking place in the park’s central green space.
The Baldwin City Recreation Commission and the City of Baldwin City have partnered on a project to re-sod the heavily used grass area in the center of Sullivan Square. The improvement is intended to restore the lawn and help keep the space safe, attractive and enjoyable for community events and everyday use.
According to BCRC, the area experiences significant foot traffic throughout the year, making traditional grass seeding ineffective. Installing sod will provide a more durable solution, but it requires time
to properly establish roots.
To protect the new grass, the central lawn area will remain closed to all activities through June 5. Community members are asked to avoid walking, playing or setting up equipment on the newly sodded area during that time.
The splash pad will remain open throughout the project and will continue to be available for families looking to cool off during warmer weather.
City and recreation officials thanked residents for their patience and cooperation as work continues to improve one of Baldwin City’s most popular public gathering spaces.
EVENTS
June 4
Friends of the Baldwin City Library Book Sale (Members Only PreSale)
Baldwin City Library, 6 – 8 pm
June 4
Friendly FUNctions
Lumberyard Arts Center, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
June 5-7
Baldwin City, CityWide Garage Sales
Baldwin City
June 5-7
Friends of the Baldwin City Library Book Sale
Baldwin City Library, 8 am – 5 pm
Fill a Bag Sale Day - June 7
June 6
Sips on the Square: Beer, Wine, and Spirit Festival
Sullivan Square 2 pm – 5 pm
June 7
Sundays at Six Summer Concert Series: Chris Lockard
Sullivan Square, 6 pm
June 11
Explore Baldwin Series
Vinland Valley Nursery, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to explore one of Baldwin’s excellent businesses. Indulge in botanical drinks, a free craft, and appetizers.
BEING WHO YOU ARE
I believe the greatest gift we can give ourselves and the world is being who we truly are. Not who mama and daddy told us we were or who society tells us we are or even the masks we wear to make the world see us as we want to be seen, but who we truly are beneath it all. What are you saying, Jeanine? Are you accusing me of being fake? No! I am not. I am saying, if you haven’t done the work to discover who you are under all that you’ve been told about who you are, then you have yet to discover yourself. From birth, we have been consciously and unconsciously steered, guided, and told who and what we should be to be accepted. We’ve been rewarded when we colored inside the lines of society and the rules of the family. We were praised when we kept our rooms clean, brought home straight A’s in school, or chose the right major in college. We got a raise, a medal, or a promotion when we followed the rules at our job. Our spouse or our children looked up to us when we made them feel proud by being the best provider and the most patient mom or dad. All of those things were giving us subtle but powerful messages about who we should be to be a successful person. I’m not saying any of those things were wrong; on the contrary, they are all very good, but they were shaping us without our consent and molding us into a form that may not fit who we truly are. As a result,
too many people become alcoholics, or drug addicts, or have deep-rooted mental and emotional problems.
Have you ever wondered why someone who seems so well put together all of a sudden snaps and kills everybody in their household? Or a marriage that seemed so ideal breaks up after 40 years? Or a successful lawyer suddenly quits his/her practice to become a drummer? Or maybe why you can’t seem to find anything that satisfies your needs, even though you’ve tried everything everybody told you to try? There’s a reason for that. Until you are who you were put on this earth to be, you cannot and will not find the satisfaction and purpose your soul needs.
Being who you truly are begins with being open enough to accept that you don’t know everything about yourself. Being willing to explore interests you buried because you were told they weren’t good enough. Being brave enough to make changes that may move your life in a direction you never expected, that may also move you away from everything you think you know about yourself.
If you are ready to live your best life, as your true self, ask yourself this question every morning or every night and write down everything that comes to you, no matter how ridiculous it may sound, don’t edit it, write it! Ask, “Who Am I?” Then get ready for the ride of your life! So, if you really want your life to change for the better, it begins by “Thinking Outside the Box.”
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
By Jeanine Ross
COMMUNITY
BIG DAYS FOR BALDWIN STUDENTS
The Baldwin High School Class of 2026 officially marked the end of their high school journey May 16 during the school’s 139th annual commencement ceremony in the Baldwin Junior High School gym. Family members, friends and community supporters gathered to celebrate graduates as they crossed the stage and prepared for their next chapter.
Commencement followed a week of celebrations recognizing seniors and the close of another school year, including the annual Senior Awards Ceremony held May 15. Students were recognized for achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, community service and scholarship accomplishments.
Among the evening’s top recognitions, Camden Cox and Daniel Welch received the Governor’s Award. Camden Cox also earned the BEF Leadership Scholarship, Dewey Ehling Memorial Scholarship, Ellis Foundation Scholarship and Dale Dennis Principal’s Excellence in Education Award. Daniel Welch additionally received the Baldwin Lions Club four-year university scholarship, Global Seal of Biliteracy recognition and recognition as a State of Kansas Designated Scholar.
Several students received multiple scholarship awards throughout the evening. Finnley Kellerman was recognized with the Coach Brenda Shawley Memorial Scholarship, Charles E. Hill Memorial Scholarship, PEO Scholarship, Cynthia Beall Friends of the Baldwin City Library Scholarship and Merle & Steve Venable Memorial Scholarship. Annette Perez also received numerous honors, including the Laura Dickinson Arts Scholarship, Dewey Ehling Memorial Scholarship, Roger W. O’Neil Memorial Scholarship, Richard & Mildred Allen Memorial Scholarship, Baldwin Business & Professional Women Scholarship and Baldwin Rotary Club Scholarship.
Other major recognitions included State of Kansas Designated Scholar honors for Seth Smasal, Selene Welch and Daniel Welch, as well as KSHSAA Citizenship Awards presented to Allison Cramer and Leo Schoenberger.
As the school year drew to a close, Superintendent Mark Dodge reflected on the accomplishments of students and the support of the Baldwin community. In a year-end
message to families, Dodge thanked parents and community members for supporting students throughout a year filled with success in classrooms, on stages and in competition.
“Congratulations to the Class of 2026,” Dodge wrote. “It has been an honor to serve them for the past four years, and I cannot wait to see what their future holds. I have no doubt that they will each positively impact our world and community.”
Dodge also encouraged families to use the summer months as a time to recharge while continuing to prioritize learning. He highlighted reading opportunities through the Baldwin City Public Library and the Baldwin Education Foundation’s “Paws to Read” initiative, noting that even 20 minutes of reading each day can have a meaningful impact on students.
With commencement complete and the final school days wrapping up, the Class of 2026 leaves Baldwin High School after a year filled with memorable accomplishments, and school leaders say they look forward to seeing what comes next for the graduating class.
Baldwin High School Senior Awards Recipients — May 15, 2026
Governor’s Award
Camden Cox, Daniel Welch
Coach Brenda Shawley Memorial Scholarship
Finnley Kellerman, Ali Peterson, Chloe Neufeld, Lydia Herron
Timothy Newacheck Memorial Scholarship
Ethan Smasal, Seth Smasal
Lawrence Memorial Health Scholarship
Chloe Neufeld
Cynthia Beall Friends of the Baldwin City Library Scholarship
Silas Lamb, Finnley Kellerman
Charles E. Hill Memorial Scholarship
Finnley Kellerman
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Aidan Foster, Braxton Chase, Allison Cramer, Haylee Diers
BEF Leadership Scholarship
Camden Cox, Shelby Judy
Merle & Steve Venable Memorial Scholarship
Finnley Kellerman, Leo Schoenberger, Jake Stevanus
Ivan & Margaret Boyd Scholarship
Shea Griffith, Boston Walters
Baldwin Education Association Scholarship
Lydia Herron
Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Scholarships
Colton Collum, Leo Schoenberger
PEO Scholarship
Ali Peterson, Finnley Kellerman
Baldwin Lions Club Scholarship
Daniel Welch (4-year recipient), Haylee Diers (2-year recipient)
Spielman Sportsmanship Scholarship
Ali Peterson, Irelynn Kennedy, Lydia Herron, Rylee Bentley, Annette Perez, Leo Schoenberger, Camden Cox, Ethan Smasal
Laura Dickinson Arts Scholarship
Allison Cramer, Annette Perez
Baldwin Golf Association Scholarship
Colton Collum, Ali Peterson
Dewey Ehling Memorial Scholarship
Camden Cox, Annette Perez
Curtis W. Coffman Memorial & Baldwin
Alumni Association Scholarship
Silas Lamb, Aftyn Willis
Roger W. O’Neil Memorial Scholarship
Keldyn Cox, Haylee Diers, Annette Perez, Jake Stevanus
NCCC Scholarship
Shelby Judy
Altrusa Scholarship
Shelby Judy
Richard & Mildred Allen Memorial Scholarship
Annette Perez
Luke Bryan Scholarship
Seth Smasal
Anna K. & Lester E. Hey Scholarship
Brooklyn Enright
National Honor Society Community Blood
Drive Leadership & Service Scholarship
Annette Perez, Seth Smasal
Ellis Foundation Scholarship
Camden Cox, Seth Smasal
BHS Student Council Scholarship
Sami Pittman, Seth Smasal
Baldwin Business & Professional Women
Scholarship
Annette Perez
Evangeline Chapter #162 Order of the Eastern
Star Scholarship
Lydia Herron
Baldwin Rotary Club Scholarship
Annette Perez
Purple Pride Cheer Scholarship
Addie Allen
Global Seal of Biliteracy Recognition
Daniel Welch
KSHSAA Citizenship Awards
Allison Cramer, Leo Schoenberger
Dale Dennis Principal’s Excellence in Education
Camden Cox
State of Kansas Designated Scholars
Seth Smasal, Selene Welch, Daniel Welch
The 5th Annual Last Day of School Ice Cream Social once again brought hundreds of community members together at Sullivan Square to celebrate the start of summer. What began as a simple idea five years ago has grown into a favorite Baldwin City tradition, made possible through local sponsors, volunteers and community partners. Families gathered for ice cream, activities and community connection — another reminder of the spirit that continues to make Baldwin City special.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• More than 700 ice cream cups served
• 38.5 gallons of ice cream enjoyed
• 112 ounces of gummy bears
• 7 pounds of sprinkles
• 8 packs of Oreos
• 2 gallons of cookie crumbles
• Enough syrup to keep sundaes flowing all afternoon
Photos by Kayla Kohn & Keara Torkelson